Early morning snow flurries across Southwestern Connecticut will not lead to too much accumulation, but as the day moves on, the snowfall is forecasted to become heavier and a possible three to six inches could fall in the region, according to a "Winter Weather Advisory" issued by the National Weather Service. The snowfall will be most intense from around Noon until around 6 p.m., possibly impacting the evening commute.

The snowfall is expected to be constant throughout the afternoon, with heavier bands developing at times as the storm moves at an easterly clip. The storm is expected to end by around 10 p.m., with the NWS advisory expiring at Midnight.

Schools across the state have already canceled classes for the day or announced early dismissals. To find out if your school is one of those canceled, click here: http://www.ctpost.com/closings/.

Snow will be heaviest in western portions of the state, in the Danbury and Waterbury area, as well as in parts of southern Fairfield county and New Haven county, making it the second storm in as many weeks to hit the area harder than the rest of the state.

Temperatures today will reach a high of 33 along the shoreline and 31 inland, with winds gusting between 7 and 13 mph. The snow will likely taper off by 10 p.m., and temperatures will then drop down into the mid-teens across the region, leading to potential icy conditions.

The National Weather Service "Winter Weather Advisory," warns of visibility of one to three miles, but only a 1/2 mile in the heavier snow bands. NWS forecasters warn drivers to use caution if on the roads and allow for extra time to reach a destination.

Snow showers could continue into Saturday afternoon with a chance of precipitation around 30 percent. It will be in the mid-30s all weekend. Sunday and Monday will be sunny and breezy. Snow is again possible midweek next week.

Here is the full seven-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today: Snow. High near 33. Southeast wind between 7 and 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10 p.m. Low around 16. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind between 8 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Saturday night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind between 11 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind between 13 and 17 mph.

Sunday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

Monday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 34.

Tuesday night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Wednesday: A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.